Chicago
Chicago History Museum shares stories of ‘American Medina’ in new exhibit
By Emily McFarlan Miller — October 21, 2019
CHICAGO (RNS) — The Windy City has also earned the nickname 'American Medina' as a leading area for Muslim communities in the United States, according to a new Chicago History Museum exhibition.
Meet the Catholic sister nominated for an ESPY Award for her wicked curveball
By Emily McFarlan Miller — June 25, 2019
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Illinois (RNS) — Last year, Sister Mary Jo Sobieck bounced a baseball off her bicep, threw a perfect curveball and became a viral sensation. Now she’s nominated for an ESPY.
‘Somebody out there wants to hurt us’: Arson in Boston, Chicago rattles local Jews
By Aysha Khan — May 21, 2019
BOSTON (RNS) — A rash of fires that police say were intentionally set at Jewish community centers around Boston and in Chicago last week has left Jewish groups feeling vulnerable.
Moody Bible Institute to stop publishing student paper
By Emily McFarlan Miller — May 7, 2019
CHICAGO (RNS) — The Moody Standard, formerly called the Moody Student, is the historic Christian college's longest-running club.
Facing scandal and division, US Catholic bishops to hold unprecedented retreat
By Paul O'Donnell — October 23, 2018
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The Catholic bishops of the U.S. announced Tuesday (Oct. 23) that at the behest of Pope Francis they will meet for a weeklong retreat in Chicago in January.
Incoming Moody president hopes to give historic Christian school a ‘restart’
By Emily McFarlan Miller — October 17, 2018
CHICAGO (RNS) — New Life Community Church Pastor Mark Jobe is no stranger to Moody Bible Institute — or to helping religious institutions start over in less than ideal circumstances.
Global Hindu gathering draws crowd, protest in Chicago
By Emily McFarlan Miller — September 10, 2018
LOMBARD, Ill. (RNS) — The congress came 125 years, nearly to the day, that Swami Vivekananda addressed the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago, emphasizing "tolerance and universal acceptance.” Not everyone saw the event as an echo of those ideals.
Willow Creek pastor Bill Hybels denies claims of inappropriate behavior
By RNS staff — March 23, 2018
(RNS) — The senior pastor of one of the nation's largest megachurches has been the subject of inquiries into allegations of inappropriate behavior with women in his congregation and on its staff.
Protesters, fans turn out for Rev. James Martin’s talk in Chicago
By Emily McFarlan Miller — March 23, 2018
CHICAGO (RNS) — For Catholics, a talk about Jesus doesn’t seem controversial. But a lecture by the Rev. James Martin drew about 150 protesters Thursday (March 22) over his views on the church and LGBT people.
Radical generosity revisited
By Martin E. Marty — April 18, 2017
I could profane the plot by writing a true but merely practical summary: 'Radical generosity works.' But Truax and Campbell sacralize the story by rooting it in the trust and faith they demonstrate, as did their members. And, we know, as believers do elsewhere, in a wild variety of ways which also merit attention — surprising as so many of their stories are.
A Good Friday peace walk remembers victims of Chicago violence
By Emily McFarlan Miller — April 14, 2017
CHICAGO (RNS) Cardinal Blase Cupich led the procession Friday (April 14) through Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, a community scarred by gun violence.
Chicago Cardinal Cupich unveils church-led anti-violence initiative
By David Gibson — April 4, 2017
CHICAGO (RNS) Plans to aid the violence-plagued city will be underscored by a Good Friday procession using the traditional stations of Jesus' way to the cross to commemorate those who have been murdered.
In farewell, Obama urges faith and political engagement
By Emily McFarlan Miller — January 11, 2017
CHICAGO (RNS) 'More often than not, your faith in America — and in Americans — will be confirmed,' Obama said, urging his supporters to get even more involved in the political process.
The UN vote left me homeless
By Jeffrey Salkin — December 26, 2016
Both the left and the right are rejoicing over the UN resolution. That's not good.
Father Michael Pfleger: ‘Just a parish priest’
By Martin E. Marty — October 4, 2016
The people at St. Sabina, against all odds, hope for justice, compassion, care of the weak and needy, and then use that vision to help change the scene around them.
